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Hamas says it will release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander on Monday
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After days of heavy firefights, calm reported along Indian and Pakistan borders
Indian and Pakistani authorities said Monday there was no firing reported overnight along the heavily militarized region between their countries, the first time in recent days the two nations were not shooting at each other.
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Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its blockade
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The PKK Kurdish militant group will disband and disarm as part of a peace initiative with Turkey
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A Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago is returned from South Korea
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Remains of 30 people believed killed by IS militants found in Syria in a search by Qatar and FBI
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Not for the first time, a UK government vows to 'take back control' and cut immigration
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Saudi Arabia's low-cost carrier Flynas sells out all shares from initial public offering
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Trump's mediation offer renews focus on Kashmir after India-Pakistan clash risked broader war
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India and Pakistan faced a new crisis. Here's a look at their history of armed conflict
After days of intense firefights, Indian and Pakistani authorities said on Monday there were no reported incidents of firing overnight along the heavily militarized region between their countries, the first time in recent days that the two nations were not shooting at each other.
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